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exocentric

The correct spelling is exocentric.

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noun

Say it like: Exo-sen-tri-c

The correct spelling is exocentric. (grammar) An exocentric compound.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(grammar) An exocentric compound.

adjective

  1. 1.Focused or centered on something outside of itself.
  2. 2.(grammar, of a phrase or compound) Not having the same part of speech as any of its constituent words.

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